- Enrollment
- 1,125
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dahlonega, GA
Lumpkin County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lumpkin County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130342001321
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lumpkin County Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Dahlonega · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lumpkin County Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lumpkin County Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dahlonega, GA.
School address
District: Lumpkin County · Georgia
NCES ID 130342001321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Lumpkin County Elementary School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 130342001321 · Dahlonega, GA Other · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 14.9:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lumpkin County High School (1,125 students)
Lumpkin County Elementary School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lumpkin County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lumpkin County
Lumpkin County High School
1,125 students
- Lumpkin County
Lumpkin County Middle School
864 students
- Blackburn Elem
Blackburn Elementary School
779 students
- This school
Lumpkin County Elementary School
583 students
- Long Branch El 403
Long Branch Elementary School
403 students
What this shows Lumpkin County Elementary School reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lumpkin County Elementary School compares
Lumpkin County Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Georgia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,571
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Lumpkin County Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lumpkin County reports $13,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lumpkin County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumpkin County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lumpkin County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackburn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Branch Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lumpkin County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lumpkin County Elementary School
How many students attend Lumpkin County Elementary School?
Lumpkin County Elementary School has 583 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dahlonega, GA. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lumpkin County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lumpkin County Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lumpkin County Elementary School?
41.0% of students at Lumpkin County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lumpkin County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lumpkin County Elementary School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Dahlonega, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lumpkin County Elementary School?
Lumpkin County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lumpkin County Elementary School rank among public schools in Dahlonega?
By Resource Investment Index, Lumpkin County Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dahlonega, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lumpkin County?
Besides Lumpkin County Elementary School, Lumpkin County also operates Lumpkin County High School (1,125 students), Lumpkin County Middle School (864 students), and Blackburn Elementary School (779 students). See the Lumpkin County district page for the complete list.